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About
I have experience with many different pets. I spent many years on my parents' ranch growing up in West Texas. We had horses, rabbits, chickens, dogs, and cats that I helped take care of daily.
My husband was in the military for a full career of over 20 years. I often watched neighbors' pets, our co-workers', and friends' pets on and off base at their homes. We gave them peace of mind that everything was cared for and protected. My family traveled to different places for my husband's work, and we became a part of new towns. We have lived in Oklahoma now for 18 years. We love meeting new pets and pet family members since we moved here. We have hundreds of local and out-of-state references. Over the years, my twin grown sons, Joshua and Jeremy, have been my part-time pet sitters. In 2025 and 2026, they both join my team full-time.
My sons grew up helping me pet sit; that is where their experience comes from.
We love helping take care of furry kids so they are not lonely, keeping them mentally happy and physically active, and keeping your babies protected and in harmony. We do not look at this as a job.
We love helping take care of furry kids so they are not lonely, keeping them mentally happy and physically active, and keeping your babies protected and in harmony. We do not look at this as a job; we look at it as pet nannying for furry kids. We enjoy it and will always treat them as if they are our adopted furry kids, making sure that they always stick to their routine. We take pictures and send notes every visit or as directed by you, just as we would want someone to do for us with our pets.
Overview
Hired 37 times
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Background checked
3 employees
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
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2019
Services offered
Type of animal
Dog
Cat
Fish
Bird
Requested services
Giving food and water
Taking pet outside
Providing companionship
Changing litter or bedding
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Tammy D.
Apr 24, 2026
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Put king size pottery barn bed together with no issues. Would highly recommend.
Details: 1 item • Bed frame • Yes, I have assembly instructions or make and model information
Furniture Assembly
Jessica T.
Jan 29, 2025
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I highly recommend LaDonna she made my pets feel so comfortable and loved. She goes above and beyond to make the fur babies happy.
Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Karla G.
Feb 27, 2018
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I would highly recommend LaDonna for your pet/house sitting needs. She is extremely reliable and took wonderful care of our dog and cat. We will definitely be using her in the future. Karla Gandy
Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Changing litter or bedding • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Collect mail • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Three times a day • The pet sitter travels to me
Pet Sitting
Ellen P.
Sep 11, 2018
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LaDonna is wonderful sitter for my little fur ball Rae Rae, he loved all her snuggles and sitting together. He is a very happy kitty. He is in remission as of yesterday per vets office, was diabetic Ladonna did well With Rae Rae. 😻
Details: Cat • 1 pet • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • The pet sitter travels to me
Pet Sitting
Laura W.
Jan 24, 2025
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LaDonna takes excellent care of my cat and dog, and she communicates and sends pictures frequently. I am so glad I found her. I will use her again.
Details: Cat • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.
Pet Sitting
Credentials
Background Check
Ladonna Barna
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I set rates to work for everyones budget. I know that everyone who has pets can't to afford a vacation and a big bill for care of their furry children afterwards. If you book for more 3 day during holidays. I will give you 4 day only at half price for new customers. For all new dog walking customers. I will give the first walk at half price. If you book more the one walk. New House sitting customers if you book more the one day of house sitting I will give you the first day at half price. Military/Police/Fireman will always get 10% off.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
#1 Contact
#2 Phone interview
#3 Meet and greet with the family
and furry kids.
#4 Complete information sheet for
the pets and contact
information for owners .
#5 Set the schedule for the visits,
walks and house sitting and
recieving keys for residents
#6 The day of the of first visit the
owners are sent invoice for the
schedule dog walks, farm pet care, pet taxi, pets visits and
house sitting. To be paid
immediately with Paypal.
#7 Owers are sent picture and
videos daily or each visit.
# 8 Will be sent a log of each visit,
walk or house sitting via email
or left in writing at your
residents.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Took Pet CPR.
Presently taking step to get more certifications.